C1adverbemotions
US/ekˈstæt.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ekˈstæt.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that shows you are extremely happy and excited
In context
The fans cheered ecstatically when the final goal went in.
She hugged her mother ecstatically after seeing her exam results.
The children ran ecstatically out into the fresh snow.
Words that go with ecstatically
verb + adverb
- cheer ecstaticallyThe crowd cheered ecstatically.
- laugh ecstaticallyThe baby laughed ecstatically at the bubbles.
- react ecstaticallyCritics reacted ecstatically to the new film.
- applaud ecstaticallyThe audience applauded ecstatically for ten minutes.
- scream ecstaticallyTeenagers screamed ecstatically at the band.
adverb + adjective
- ecstatically happyThey were ecstatically happy with the news.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She was ecstatically about the news.Correct: She was ecstatic about the news.